HK-166

On July 19, 1977 at 12:00 AM, HK-166 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Lineas Aéreas Orientales, with the event recorded near Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley Vaupés.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

10 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 10 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 7, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed in unknown circumstances while on approach to Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport. Six occupants were seriously injured while four others were unhurt. The aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration HK-166, MSN 12560, year of manufacture 1944.